Transport Manager

Strive Supply Chain LLP; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement: 27 days + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Company events

Full PPE & uniform supplied

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

On-site parking

Job summary

Strive Supply Chain LLP is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee day-to-day transport operations in Witney, England. The role requires CPC qualification and a minimum of 2 years experience in driver management. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with transport legislation, optimizing vehicle performance, and cost control. Candidates should possess good knowledge of the Oxfordshire area and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and company events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years managing drivers or operational teams.
• Good knowledge of the Oxfordshire area.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficiency and compliance in transport operations.
• Oversee and manage approximately 30 drivers.
• Maintain full compliance with transport legislation.

Skills

Driver management

Transport legislation compliance

Routing and planning

Cost control

Proactive management

Education

CPC qualified Transport Manager

IOSH or equivalent safety training

Tools

TMS

Routing systems

MS Office

Job description

Transport Manager – Operations

Transport Manager role within a medium‑sized waste management, collection & recycling company operating in complex/high‑care environments across construction, energy, engineering and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for day‑to‑day transport operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance and strong commercial performance.
• Oversee driver management, including hands‑on management of approximately 30 drivers.
• Run the O Licence and maintain full compliance with transport legislation and operator requirements.
• Manage transport operations, including routing, planning and fleet utilisation to optimise vehicle performance, efficiency and downtime.
• Take ownership of cost control, KPIs and operational profitability.
• Work closely with planners and operational teams.
• Lead and manage drivers, ensuring performance and accountability.
• Maintain accurate records and audit readiness.
• Ensure reliable and timely service delivery, resolving customer issues and complaints effectively.
• Support maintaining accreditation standards, including Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

Qualifications & Experience

• CPC qualified Transport Manager (minimum).
• Minimum 2 years managing drivers or operational teams.
• Experience using TMS, routing systems and MS Office.
• Good knowledge of the Oxfordshire area.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• IOSH or equivalent safety training.
• Office based; must be present, proactive and confident in managing drivers and challenging performance.

Employment Details

• Working hours: Monday to Friday 07:00 to 16:30.
• PPE requirements: in operational areas.
• Location: Oxfordshire (specific site not disclosed).

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement: 27 days + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company events.
• Full PPE & uniform supplied.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free flu jabs.
• On‑site parking.